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Northwestern Ontario MPP fights for housing rights for individuals with intellectual disabilities
52+ min ago (286+ words) A northwestern Ontario MPP is proposing a Bill of Rights for individuals who live in homes operated by government-funded agencies. Thunder Bay-Superior North's Lise Vaugeois says it would protect them from being removed without reason or notice. The proposal would…...
Ontario ministry experts raised concerns about at-risk species law changes, emails show
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (913+ words) As the Doug Ford government prepared to replace the Endangered Species Act with new legislation, the province's natural resources staff warned of weakened habitat protections, reduced oversight and new gaps in enforcement, according to documents obtained by The Narwhal. " In…...
Kiiwetinoong MPP critical of government's commitment to remote airports in northern Ontario
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (382+ words) The Ford government is being accused of walking away from its responsibility to improve remote airports in northern Ontario. Kiiwetinoong's Sol Mamakwa says the Ministry of Transportation is no longer a member of a regional committee that lobbied the government…...
Strategy to address climate change promoted by provincial NDP
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (353+ words) The Ford government is again being pressured to develop a strategy to address the impacts of rising temperatures. The NDP is putting forward a Private Member's Bill. Environment Critic Peter Tabuns says, if passed, the bill would establish a framework…...
Province ponies up money for forestry data
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (222+ words) The provincial government is spending $14 million to improve data for the forest sector. The Ministry of Natural Resources is working with Microsoft to improve data collection and storage. Tricia Westman is the Director of the Science and Research branch of…...
Ford government introduces anti-crime legislation
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (204+ words) Ontario is moving ahead with new legislation to tackle crime. The Protecting Ontario's Streets and Communities Act includes measures that support victims of human trafficking, crack down on the illegal drug trade and make it easier to enforce restraining orders....
Illumination campaign raising awareness for rare medical condition
1+ week, 1+ day ago (427+ words) Two buildings in Thunder Bay are being lit up each night through May as part of a campaign to raise awareness for Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), a very rare cardiovascular disorder. City Hall's sign and the Boulevard Lake Dam are being…...
Shop, snack & support
1+ week, 1+ day ago (333+ words) It's shaping up to be a busy and exciting weekend across Your Sunset Country, with several events bringing people together in support of great local causes. From bargain hunting to barbecue, there's something for everyone to enjoy! The Dryden Go-Getters…...
Strong winds cut power in parts of northwestern Ontario
1+ week, 6+ day ago (152+ words) Strong winds are to blame for a number of power outages across much of northwestern Ontario. Hydro One reports crews were dealing with more than 46 separate outages, impacting over 3, 300 of its customers between Kakabeka Falls and the Manitoba border. Fort…...
Two charged after OPP seize drugs, weapons in Rainy River District
2+ week, 3+ day ago (141+ words) Two people are facing charges after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized property valued at more than $325, 000 in the Rainy River District. On May 7, OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with assistance from the Kenora CSCU, Dryden CSCU, Kenora Organized Crime…...